Hello,
I need a cable so I can connect my pc to my laptop for Norton Ghost ( So I can back it up ), What is the name of the cable I need,
where can I get the cable from, and how much is the cable??
Thanks.
2006-12-10 09:21:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Make a network with a router and use an ethernet cable to connect both computers to the router. You can share files from that point on. You can also try a USB cable to connect them both to each other. If you make a LAN(local area network) and link them that way, it will stay that way untill you change it.
Good luck.
2006-12-10 09:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by tdakpj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way would be FireWire. FW is "peer-to-peer". It would allow each computer to "see" the other computer's hard drive and read and write too it. However it requires FW connectors, which, unless you have a mac, you will probably have to add.
If both computers have ethernet connectors you can set up a mini network by getting a "null modem" (an ethernet cable that has one side wired in reverse order.) Check at our local computer store (about $20)
2006-12-10 17:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by bata4689 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's only for file backup, you don't have to get a cable for this.Why not get youself a removable hard drive?
2006-12-10 17:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by ken t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a bi-directional serial cable, prices will vary, do a search on froogle.
2006-12-10 17:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Jin Tao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋